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Theresa Cody

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MEET YOUR SHAWNEE CITY COMMISSION WARD 3

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
WARD 3QUESTION: What are your main priorities?CODY:: My main priorities are getting people to talk and have conversations. We have went so long without having a conversation with the City at all.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation is honored as a 2023 Partner in Progress for its work with Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Photo provided by CPN

Citizen Potawatomi Nation is honored as a 2023 Partner in Progress for its work with Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Photo provided by CPN

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CPN Honored As Education Partner

Tina Bridenstine,
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Citizen Potawatomi Nation was honored this year as a Partner in Progress.Each year, the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OkACTE) hosts Partners in Progress to honor business and industry partners who work with technology centers across the state.This year, Gordon Cooper...

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Don’t Miss The PAVE County Candidates Forum Tonight

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Candidates for Pottawatomie County Sheriff, District 2 County Commissioner, and County Clerk will answer questions at the PAVE forum tonight at Shawnee City Hall. Four of the candidates for County Commissioner have agreed to participate.
Mayor Ed Bolt Proclaimed the month of May 2024, Better Speech, Hearing, and Language Month. Doctors of Audiology Calyn Russ-White (left), and Kurt Kalies (right) receive the proclamation. Afterwards, Dr. Kalies hands out ear plugs to the those attending the meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Mayor Ed Bolt Proclaimed the month of May 2024, Better Speech, Hearing, and Language Month. Doctors of Audiology Calyn Russ-White (left), and Kurt Kalies (right) receive the proclamation. Afterwards, Dr. Kalies hands out ear plugs to the those attending the meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Shawnee To Apply For $5 Million FEMA Disaster Loan To Aid In Recovery From 2023 Tornado

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Even with the public hearing of the proposed 2024-2025 budget and 2025-2029 Five-Year Capitol Improvement Plan, the Monday meeting of the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners was finished by about 8 pm.A few citizens spoke in opposition to both.During the public hearing of the proposed budget,...

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Asher Schools To Pay Off School Gym Lobby

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda listed 60 items, but the meeting ended in approximately 30 minutes.Asher Public Schools will utilize funds from its portion of the education tax funds to pay of a lease purchase for the lobby at the school gym.
Jim Thorpe Academy Principal Debra Watson and JTA Science Teacher Melisa King pose in front of a sign that reads, “Thank you, Teachers!” on May 14. Watson is retiring after 49 years in education, and King was named the Shawnee Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jim Thorpe Academy Principal Debra Watson and JTA Science Teacher Melisa King pose in front of a sign that reads, “Thank you, Teachers!” on May 14. Watson is retiring after 49 years in education, and King was named the Shawnee Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Watson Looks Back On 49-Year Career

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Jim Thorpe Academy (JTA), Shawnee’s alternative school, has had a year full of challenges and red-letter days.Most recently, Debra Watson, director of alternative education, announced her retirement after 20 years at the school.Plus, Science Teacher Melisa King won the District Teacher of the Year,...
Cyndi Berger

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MEET THE CANDIDATES

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Candidates for Shawnee City Commission, Ward 2 and Ward 3, participated in the PAVE forum on Monday, May 13.
The Tecumseh Choir seniors sing "Hold Fast to Dreams" by Susan LaBarr during the Spring Concert on May 14. Shown, foreground from left, are Makenzi Stiles, Zoey Edwards, Brody Dunagan, Coalton Reece, Ryley Hogue and Calyn Harris. Both the Tecumseh Middle School and High School choirs performed that evening. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Tecumseh Choir seniors sing "Hold Fast to Dreams" by Susan LaBarr during the Spring Concert on May 14. Shown, foreground from left, are Makenzi Stiles, Zoey Edwards, Brody Dunagan, Coalton Reece, Ryley Hogue and Calyn Harris. Both the Tecumseh Middle School and High School choirs performed that evening. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Holds Spring Choir Concert

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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Tecumseh Waste & Water Increase Approved

Julie Talton
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Tecumseh residents can expect a slight increase to their monthly water and sewer bill (around $4). At the May City Council Meeting, the council unanimously approved the rate increase. City manager, Jimmy Stokes explained that the city has been accruing debt for sewer services since 2007.